The Maritime Standard announces that the Ship Finance and Trade Conference 2025 will take place on Tuesday, 18th February 2025, at the Taj Exotica Resort, The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This prestigious event will gather global leaders, financial experts, and key stakeholders from the maritime industry to discuss innovative financial strategies and sustainable solutions that will shape the future of ship finance and trade.
‘Financing Green Shipping Solutions’
The theme for the 2025 edition, ‘Financing Green Shipping Solutions’, reflects the growing emphasis on sustainability and innovation in the maritime sector. With the industry navigating decarbonisation challenges, evolving regulations, and complex market dynamics, the conference will provide a platform to address these critical issues through thought-provoking discussions and actionable insights.
Trevor Pereira, Managing Director of The Maritime Standard, emphasised the critical need for action: “The maritime sector stands at a defining crossroads where sustainable practices are not just aspirations but imperatives.”
Drive the transition to greener shipping
The program will feature two high-impact sessions covering a wide array of topics
Trevor Pereira adds, “The Ship Finance and Trade Conference 2025 is a unique opportunity for industry leaders to forge innovative financial pathways, driving the transition to greener shipping and securing a resilient future for global trade.”
The program will feature two high-impact sessions covering a wide array of topics. Discussions will explore financing options for alternative fuel-powered vessels, retrofitting ships for green operations, reducing carbon footprints across ports and terminals, and accelerating cargo-handling electrification.
Innovative approaches to ESG-compliant investments
Delegates will also gain valuable perspectives on compliance with emerging carbon markets, Shariah-compliant financing, sustainability-linked loans, and innovative approaches to ESG-compliant investments.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with decision-makers, industry executives, and financial experts as they explore strategies to drive sustainable growth. The event aims to foster meaningful dialogue, promote collaboration across sectors, and uncover actionable solutions to meet the maritime industry's pressing challenges.
Ship Finance and Trade Conference 2025
The Ship Finance and Trade Conference 2025 continues The Maritime Standard’s legacy of hosting world-class events that support the growth and transformation of the shipping, ports, and trade sectors.
As a hub for knowledge-sharing and networking, this one-day gathering promises to deliver insights that will help shape the future of maritime finance and trade. Registration is now open, and attendees are encouraged to secure their participation early.
